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Sony TF1 vs Sony W690

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony TF1 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W690 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sony TF1 and Sony W690, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was revealed 16 months later than the W690 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TF1 matches up against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W690

 TF1 W690 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2012More recent by 16 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony TF1

 W690 TF1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W690

 TF1 W690 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sony TF1 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TF1 versus the W690.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TF1 and W690.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer TF1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W690 Portrait photography highlights
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TF1
Street photography with Sony W690
69
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition (152g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
Sony W690 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
weather sealing
has touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TF1
Landscape photography with Sony W690
40
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TF1
Vlogging with Sony W690
33
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD display ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots 220 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $266 $297